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The Edina Sentinel

MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in northeast Missouri in March

These free skills sessions are a critical part of the hunter education certification process. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants…

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One Year Later, Hurdland Homicide Investigation Continues

By Echo Menges   KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — It has been a full year since the body of James Hall was recovered by area law enforcement agencies, along with the FBI, at a residence in the small town of Hurdland, which has a population of about 155 residents. On Feb. 25, 2025, multiple law enforcement…

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Knox County Chamber of Commerce Holds Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fundraiser

Volunteers with the Knox County Chamber of Commerce dip chocolate-covered strawberries at Jared’s Jams in Edina on Friday, Feb. 13, as part of an annual fundraising effort. Jared’s Jams provided use of its kitchen for the project, allowing volunteers to prepare and sell hundreds of chocolate-covered strawberries to support chamber activities and local events. Photo…

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JOHN BODE

John Wesley Bode, 78, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Monday Evening, February 9, 2026, at the LaBelle Manor Care Center in Labelle, Missouri, surrounded by family and friends. John was born February 28, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of George Glenn and Orinda Jen Hatcher Bode. He attended Shelbina Elementary and graduated from the…

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MARILYN KAY CARDWELL

Marilyn Kay Cardwell, 81, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 19, 1944, in rural Knox City. Marilyn was the daughter of Albert and Allie Kathryn Rhoades. She graduated from Knox City High School in 1962, where she participated in…

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LOLA MUMFORD

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother on February 4, 2026. In five days, Mom would have been 94 years old. Lola lived on a farm outside of Colony, Missouri, for almost 70 years and then resided in Kirksville. Mom loved life. She was a loving wife, mother, and…

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KYNLIE HARPER BURKHOLDER

Kynlie Harper Burkholder, age 1 yr. 7 months and 29 days passed away peacefully at 11.41 p.m. on February 9, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Kynlie was born on June 11, 2024, in Kirksville, Missouri, the precious daughter of Jeffrey and Leann Burkholder, and sister to Kimbria Skye and Stetson Rydale. At 23 hours…

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HARVEY S. ZIMMERMAN

Harvey S. Zimmerman, age 90, of Edina, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Harvey was born on November 4, 1935, in Lancaster County, PA to Phares and Elizabeth (Sensenig) Zimmerman. On June 18, 1960, he married Arlene S. Bauman. The early years of their marriage they resided…

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Lady Cougar Wrestling Trio Ends Seasons at Districts

By Will Johnson SPECIAL TO THE EDINA SENTINEL In just their second year of the program’s existence, Highland’s Lady Cougars sent three wrestlers to the district tournament at Mexico in sophomore Claire Wiskirchen at 100 pounds, sophomore Alicia Eaton at 125 pounds and junior Raygan Mayes at 135 pounds. Wiskirchen opened her tournament in first-round…

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Knox County Boys Win Nailbiter at Brashear

By David Sharp Knox County and Brashear (7-11) put on a closely played, hard fought non-conference boys basketball game at Brashear on February 3, 2026. The back and forth margin usually sat at two or three points. Knox County outscored the Tigers 13-10 in the fourth quarter. Each team scored in the closing seconds. Isaac…

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